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About Murphy Business Sales

Specialized Expertise. A Team-Based Approach.

Murphy Business Sales is a Sacramento-based business brokerage and M&A advisory firm helping owners of privately held businesses navigate successful sales and acquisitions. Our agency combines specialized industry knowledge, a coordinated team, and the resources of Murphy's national network.

We believe business owners deserve more than a broker who simply lists their company for sale. They deserve an advisory team that understands their business, protects their interests, and manages the transaction with professionalism and accountability.

Industry Specialization – We focus on essential and recurring service businesses, including technical trades, facility and property services, safety and compliance, and industrial and specialty field services. We also represent qualified businesses across other industries.

A Coordinated Team – Our agency uses defined processes, clear responsibilities, and collaborative execution to guide clients through each stage of a transaction.

Business Ownership Perspective – Our leadership brings firsthand business ownership experience, providing practical insight into the challenges, opportunities, and decisions business owners face.

National Resources – As part of Murphy Business, we leverage an established national network, professional relationships, and resources to support business sales and acquisitions.

Our Commitment – Provide informed guidance, maintain confidentiality, communicate clearly, and help clients make sound decisions throughout the transaction process.

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Experience, Resources & Results

The Strength of a National Network. The Attention of a Dedicated Team.

Successful business transactions require preparation, market knowledge, qualified buyers, and disciplined execution. At Murphy Business Sales, we combine the personalized attention of an independently owned agency with the capabilities and resources of an established national brokerage network.

National Reach – Murphy Business maintains a network of business brokers and M&A advisors, providing access to professional relationships, buyer networks, and transaction resources beyond our local market.

Targeted Marketing – We develop confidential marketing strategies designed to reach qualified buyers, including strategic acquirers, individual investors, and other appropriate buyer groups.

Transaction Management – Our structured approach helps coordinate negotiations, due diligence, financing, and closing requirements while keeping clients informed throughout the process.

Client-Focused Execution – Every business and ownership situation is different. We work to understand each client's objectives and develop an approach appropriate to their business, priorities, and desired outcome.

Our goal is to combine the reach and resources of Murphy Business with the responsiveness, accountability, and specialized attention of our agency.

Our Experience

Professional expertise, firsthand business ownership experience, and a structured approach to business transactions.

At Murphy Business Sales, our agency brings together professional transaction advisory expertise, practical business ownership experience, and the resources of an established national brokerage network.

Experienced Leadership – Our agency is led by Terry Watts, a business owner, entrepreneur, and M&A advisor who understands firsthand the opportunities and challenges associated with owning, operating, buying, and selling businesses.

Professional Qualifications – Our leadership holds an MBA, the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation, and the Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP) designation, reflecting a commitment to professional development and transaction advisory expertise.

Industry Knowledge – We specialize in essential and recurring service businesses, with particular emphasis on technical trades, property and facility services, safety and compliance, and industrial and specialty field services.

A Structured Agency Model – Our team operates through defined processes, coordinated responsibilities, and consistent communication to support clients throughout the transaction lifecycle.

National Resources – As part of Murphy Business, we have access to a national network of business brokers, M&A advisors, and transaction resources.

Our approach combines professional expertise with a practical understanding of business ownership, helping clients make informed decisions and navigate complex transactions with confidence.

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